Continental League sought major league status
New York The Continental League pressed for major league status with Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick endorsing the plan after a day of talks. Branch Rickey was named first president, Warren Giles and Joe Cronin on a three man committee to outline terms and initial cities.
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New York
Ford Fried
Branch Rickey
aArae
Rickey
Warren Giles
Joe Cron
Pernes
Ne Yoronto
Houston
Denver
Minneapolis-S. Paul
Montreal
Suitalo
Seattle
San Duania
Saporth
Columsus
Major League Executive Council
Pittsburgh
Frick End
Wham
Snea Chawman
Riders
Ewbank Drilling His Field Goal Kickers in NFL title run
The Baltimore Colts won the NFL title last season in overtime 23-17 over the Giants as Steve Mahra kicked the decisive field goal with nine seconds left. Ewbank stresses precision and benched kicking as Colts struggle in 1958 field goal attempts, while noting Colts legends Unitas and Shaw. Budge Party, 35, beat Laci Legenstein to win the Austrian International Tennis title in Kitzbuhel.
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Wests Apa
Baltimore Colts
Steve Mahra
New York Giants
Colts
Baltimore
College All Stars
Weeb Ewbank
Kickers Myhra
Bert Rechichara
Las
Ewebank
George Shaw
John Unitas
Kitzbuenel
Austria
Budge
Los Angeles
Laci Legenstein
Yugoslavia
Dempsey Named Promoter for Sept 22 Rematch
Will Head Enterprises announced Jack Dempser named promotional director of Rosensohn Enterprises as plans form for the September 22 heavyweight rematch with Patterson. Irving Kahn said Floyd Patterson is in training and Johansson eager for the rematch. State Athletic Commission suspended Rosensohn and promotion faces possible revocation for New York venue availability at Yankee Stadium.
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New York
Jack Dempser
Rosensohn Enterprises
Irving Kahn
YelePrompTer Inc
Kahn
Floyd Patterson
Ingemar Johansson
Johansson
Vincent J. Velela
New York State
State Athletic Commission
Suic
New York Yankees
Edwin Ahiguisi
Tate
Zartier
Wife
Patterson
Ficht
Dempsey
Rosensonn Enterprises
Baltimore Wins Tourney in Sohnstown
Baltimore secured a 21 run victory to win the AH Baseball tournament in Sohnstown Pennsylvania. The contest highlighted strong performances that led to the championship after a tense year in the division.
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Baltimore
Sohnstown
Patterson Rematch Hinge On Funds And Investigations
New York AP report outlines Floyd Patterson readiness to fight Johansson only after three conditions: money in Patterson’s name in a bank, clear backers, and completion of ongoing investigations into promotion and licensing. Details name Vincent Velella Bill Rosen Rosensohn Enterprises and others as involved parties.
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Floyd Patterson
America
NEW York
Ingemiartion
Johansson
Hed
Life Magazine
Day
Vincent Velella
Patterson
Signe Mob
Velella
Eddie Ahlquist
D’amato
Terson
Rosenshow Enterprises
Bill Rosen
Assocated
Sohn
Ahlquist
Portland
Ore
Phil Moyers
Grand Jury
Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Fignt
Rosensohn
Rosen
Oakland
Calif
Dave
New York Johnson
San Francisco Athletic Commission
Drew
Seatle
Terry Lexis
Spo Petite Etoile
Beach
Jimmy Bech
Ase
Leos
Brit Stewart
Atlanta
Petitestone
Pittsfield
Mass
Arthur Pers
Red Cross
Willie Stevenson
Boston
Blair Richardson
South Bar
Hank
Mercer
Valdosta
News brief from Frederick on August 19 1959
A concise Frederick Maryland news item dated August 19 1959 reports local happenings of the day. Details focus on community updates and civic notices from the Frederick area.
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Frederick
Maryland
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Whitewall
Lowell Tire & Battery Co
Goodyear Post
South Market St. Monument
Cornell
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Routzahn
Middletown
Clay's Service Center
Rosemont Ave
L. R. Stop & Sons
West Patrick ST
Lockard
Sinclair Service Center
South Street
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